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President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order that would compel the U.S. Navy to use steam-powered catapults and hydraulic elevators on new aircraft carriers.

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Executive Order To Go Back To Steam Catapults On New Aircraft Carriers Coming: Trump

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 28, 2025

The Pentagon Is Once Again Considering Early Retirement For One Of Its Aircraft Carriers

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The Pentagon Is Once Again Considering Early Retirement For One Of Its Aircraft Carriers

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Mar 11, 2021

Two Navy Carriers Are About To Head Out On Grueling “Double Pump” Deployments

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Two Navy Carriers Are About To Head Out On Grueling “Double Pump” Deployments

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)

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A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)

By Chris Harmer

Updated on Mar 27, 2020

Navy Carrier Group Sets Sail Without Its Carrier As Maintenance Troubles Plague Force

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Navy Carrier Group Sets Sail Without Its Carrier As Maintenance Troubles Plague Force

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 13, 2019

The Puzzling Case Of The Navy’s Attempt To Retire Supercarrier USS Harry S. Truman Early

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The Puzzling Case Of The Navy’s Attempt To Retire Supercarrier USS Harry S. Truman Early

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 8, 2019

Navy Reveals Which Carriers Will First Field Their Dumbed-Down MQ-25 Drone

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Navy Reveals Which Carriers Will First Field Their Dumbed-Down MQ-25 Drone

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 29, 2019